Manchester United have been searching desperately for a defender. The Red Devils have been regularly linked with the Belgian since the start of the transfer window and they now appear to be nearing an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur.

It is no secret that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been intent on strengthening his backline all summer, with Alderweireld emerging as the Red Devils' primary transfer target.

Manchester United also appear to be backing away from Mina, as a breakthrough in talks over a deal for Tottenham's Toby Alderweireld means that the Barca misfit is now just a fall back option - much like he made Everton.

Canada slashes trade deficit in June
Exports of aluminum subject to the tariffs fell 7 per cent, after jumping 29 per cent in the prior three months. According to National Bank of Canada's analyst Kyle Dahms, goods trade likely contributed to growth in Q2.

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